Eric Hoffer Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations."

by:	Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American author, philosopher, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
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I believe an aspiration toward freedom is "a" most noble human manifestation BUT, I don't believe it is the most essential. Elements, such as love and faith are a base of humanity that secondarily affords the seeking of freedom. An example on the other side concerns people like socialists; — they identify and change love for certain emotions, faith for enslaving theocratic beliefs while calling evil good, and good evil; they put darkness for light, and light for darkness; and they put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! -- Mike,, Norwalk 1
Not even close, responsibility has much more higher priority over freedom. With responsible behavior we are supplied with the essential basic understandings that allow us to understand our position in the existing environment. Without responsible behavior to guide our ambitions or aspirations we'll never even understand what authentic freedom actually entails. Humans are responsible most essentially. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown
There is no freedom without taking responsibility, that's why most men dread it. Compelled compliance is not responsibility but servitude "for your own good." Taking responsibility is good, as long as you are not usurping another's responsibility. -- E Archer, NYC